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COVID-19 UPDATE 11/18/2020
Felicia here. For once I am excited to give you a COVID-19 update. I just got off the phone with the Governor’s office and we have the green light to continue with regular classes! I am incredibly proud of how my team and our community has handled this pandemic from the beginning. We have reduced class sizes drastically to ensure there is an abundance of space between each apparatus/person, we have cancelled all studio events, we have mandated masks, we require everyone wash their hands prior to entering the studio, we keep the garage door open to encourage fresh airflow, and a number of other mitigation measures as recommended by the CDC and medical experts to ensure the safety of our students and coaches as well as our community at large. Because we have implemented these measures voluntarily for the past 6 months, the latest proclamations does not affect how we are running classes. We are already doing everything possible to ensure the safety of our community. Personally I have enforced strict precautions in my personal life to reduce the chance of exposure, contraction, and transmission. For two main reasons; One, to lead by example and protect our community at large and Two, we are a small business with a small team, so if/when a coach or staff member is exposed, quarantined, or ill, I am the one who has to cover. I am asking that you all continue make decisions with our healthcare workers and most vulnerable citizens in mind. Support local business that are making sacrifices for the greater good, wear a mask, and keep your distance. We can’t wait to get back to hosting special events and shows, but until its safe we are going to keep doing what we are doing and helping to flatten the curve. Felicia Coe, Owner and concerned Iowan COVID-19 UPDATE | 11/17/2020
As you all know by now, we have been following the pandemic very closely and have taken as many precautions as possible to mitigate the risk of transmission/exposure within our studio. While the latest proclamation from the Governors office doesn't specifically address circus studios we understand that group dance, gymnastics, and fitness classes are to cease immediately until December 10th. For the time being we are halting all in person classes and replacing them with Open Aerial sessions while we further asses the circumstances. All our stringent risk mitigation policies will remain in place as they have been for the last 6 months, including mask requirements and abundant social distancing. Once myself and the rest of Cirque Wonderland team have had a better chance to examine and discuss the proclamation I will send out further communication. In the meantime, please continue to be safe, wear masks, and make choices with those most vulnerable in our community in mind. We sincerely appreciate your support in these stressful times. If you have further questions don’t hesitate to email me directly at felicia@cirquewonderland.com or the studio at info@cirquewonderland.com Felicia Coe, Cirque Wonderland Owner November 16th, 2020 Proclamation |
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COVID-19 | September 3, 2020 Update
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE
I’m incredibly proud of the precautions we have in place and how diligent everyone has been following them. Because of the safety and cleaning measures we have implemented and everyone's cooperation I am confident that transmission within the studio is a low risk. However Coronavirus doesn’t care about my confidence. I feel transparency is crucial during this time and that it's my responsibility to give everyone impacted all the information to make their own assessments and decisions.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. You can contact me by phone (515-783-3338) or email (felicia@cirquewonderland.com). Take care during these weird times!
Felicia Coe, Owner
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE
- Masks will now be required at all times, even when within your 12’ – 18’ bubble
I’m incredibly proud of the precautions we have in place and how diligent everyone has been following them. Because of the safety and cleaning measures we have implemented and everyone's cooperation I am confident that transmission within the studio is a low risk. However Coronavirus doesn’t care about my confidence. I feel transparency is crucial during this time and that it's my responsibility to give everyone impacted all the information to make their own assessments and decisions.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. You can contact me by phone (515-783-3338) or email (felicia@cirquewonderland.com). Take care during these weird times!
Felicia Coe, Owner
COVID-19 | June 17, 2020 Update
We are easing back into the studio and things are going well! We are so grateful to have the luxury of WIDE OPEN SPACE!
⭕️ Each rig point has its own 16 foot diameter ensuring at least 8ft between students.
🔘 Class sizes are limited so each student gets their own apparatus and stays in their own “bubble”.
😷 Masks are required when outside of your bubble. (Sept update, Masks are required at all times until further notice.)
🧺 Fabrics are being washed between each use.
🧽 Steel apparatus are “naked” (without tape) for ease of sanitation between classes.
🌬 Overhead garage door stays open with fans running to circulate fresh air.
🧼 Everyone is required to wash their hands prior to entering the studio.
👐 Coaches are using hands-off techniques while teaching to reduce the need for spotting.
💻 Pre-registration is required for all classes. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
We are not accepting new students or young children at this time, however teen and limited adult aerial classes are on the schedule. We look forward to seeing you all again!
We are easing back into the studio and things are going well! We are so grateful to have the luxury of WIDE OPEN SPACE!
⭕️ Each rig point has its own 16 foot diameter ensuring at least 8ft between students.
🔘 Class sizes are limited so each student gets their own apparatus and stays in their own “bubble”.
😷 Masks are required when outside of your bubble. (Sept update, Masks are required at all times until further notice.)
🧺 Fabrics are being washed between each use.
🧽 Steel apparatus are “naked” (without tape) for ease of sanitation between classes.
🌬 Overhead garage door stays open with fans running to circulate fresh air.
🧼 Everyone is required to wash their hands prior to entering the studio.
👐 Coaches are using hands-off techniques while teaching to reduce the need for spotting.
💻 Pre-registration is required for all classes. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
We are not accepting new students or young children at this time, however teen and limited adult aerial classes are on the schedule. We look forward to seeing you all again!
COVID-19 | May 29, 2020 Update
We are excited to announce that we will begin opening our studios for limited private aerial classes starting June 8th.
There will be a lot of new procedures in place and we need everyone's cooperation. We will constantly monitor the situation and adjust as necessary. Here are our current updates on staying safe and healthy in the studio:
We understand, change is tough. Some of our new procedures are going to be time intensive and hard to get used to. But, all of our efforts are to keep our wonderful community as healthy as possible, while still being able to get into the air again. As always, do not hesitate to contact CW Studios if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued patience and support through all of this. Like many of us, I never expected to be making these kinds of decisions for my small business. Luckily as an acrobatic aerialists I already have some training and experience in risk analysis and mitigation.
We want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who has maintained their memberships throughout this closure and to those who have supported us in other ways. We are incredibly grateful and we are excited to reciprocate our loyalty to you! Keep your eyes out for special Thank You perks that are rolling out just for you!
Take care of each other!
- Felicia Coe (owner) and the CW Staff
We are excited to announce that we will begin opening our studios for limited private aerial classes starting June 8th.
There will be a lot of new procedures in place and we need everyone's cooperation. We will constantly monitor the situation and adjust as necessary. Here are our current updates on staying safe and healthy in the studio:
- Class sizes are dramatically reduced by 66% to only 3 students per class maximum.
- Coaches will be using alternative teaching methods to reduce/eliminate hands on spotting. However students immediate safety will be a priority and coaches will spot when necessary.
- Only aerial classes will be offered in studio. All other classes will remain virtual over Zoom.
- Everyone will be required to wear a mask upon entrance to the studio. (Students will be required to provide their own masks) Students may take off their mask once they are at their apparatus when class begins.
- We will have our garage doors open during class and the fan on to circulate fresh air.
- Everyone will be required to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water upon entrance to the studio. There are three sinks available to students, one in each of the bathrooms and one by the refrigerator.
- Classes will be shortened from 60 minutes to 45 minutes in order to give staff time to sanitize and change out apparatus and to reduce overlapping of students between classes.
- No contact activities permitted. No acro or partner work.
- Classes are open to existing students only. We are not currently accepting new students.
- Private coaching will be available for youth and adult beginners.
- All community equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc) is in storage to maintain sanitation efforts, students may bring their own for class but cannot store it at the studio.
- Floor marks will indicate reserved "bubble" for each student as well as serve as indicators of appropriate distancing.
- We will have vinyl mats down over our foam bonded carpeting for ease of disinfection.
- Students will get their own apparatus during each class.
- All aerial apparatus will be sanitized between each class- steel will be sanitized with a spray and fabrics will be machine washed between each use. All the tape will be removed from steel apparatus in order to more thoroughly sanitize them.
- Students will be asked not to arrive more than 10 minutes early in an effort to minimize contact waiting in the lobby.
- All staff members will be cough and fever free while working in the studio.
- If you have any symptoms or have been caring for someone who is ill, please wait 14 days as recommended by the CDC before you visit the studios. We will be here for you when you are healthy!
- ALL classes will require pre-registration to help maintain social distance guidelines and keep everyone safe. You can register online or on the Zen Planner app on your smartphone.
- Students may reserve classes up to 10 days in advance.
- Cirque Kids will not resume quiet yet, however Teen Aerial will. We want to make sure we have our new systems running smoothly with mature students before bringing in our more spirited students. We are launching a virtual kids program until its safe for our youth to return to the studio. (Cirque Kids monthly members can email us about transferring June membership credits toward a private coaching session)
We understand, change is tough. Some of our new procedures are going to be time intensive and hard to get used to. But, all of our efforts are to keep our wonderful community as healthy as possible, while still being able to get into the air again. As always, do not hesitate to contact CW Studios if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued patience and support through all of this. Like many of us, I never expected to be making these kinds of decisions for my small business. Luckily as an acrobatic aerialists I already have some training and experience in risk analysis and mitigation.
We want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who has maintained their memberships throughout this closure and to those who have supported us in other ways. We are incredibly grateful and we are excited to reciprocate our loyalty to you! Keep your eyes out for special Thank You perks that are rolling out just for you!
Take care of each other!
- Felicia Coe (owner) and the CW Staff
COVID-19
As previously announced, Cirque Wonderland Studios will be closed until April 1st, 2020. All events held at Cirque are canceled or postponed, and the Student Showcase (April 18, 2020) has been postponed.
It’s heartbreaking to have to shut our doors, but we know that doing so is in the best interests of this community that we love so much.
On Saturday, March 14th, team members worked diligently to clean and disinfect over 3,000 square feet of studio space amidst the COVID-19 pandemic! Every single surface, apparatus, prop, mat, and piece of equipment was wiped down and sterilized. Every piece of fabric was pulled down and washed, and all the flooring and soft mats were rug doctored.
We aren’t sure yet when it’ll be safe to resume studio use, but when it becomes time, we will be comforted knowing it’s ready!
As previously announced, Cirque Wonderland Studios will be closed until April 1st, 2020. All events held at Cirque are canceled or postponed, and the Student Showcase (April 18, 2020) has been postponed.
It’s heartbreaking to have to shut our doors, but we know that doing so is in the best interests of this community that we love so much.
On Saturday, March 14th, team members worked diligently to clean and disinfect over 3,000 square feet of studio space amidst the COVID-19 pandemic! Every single surface, apparatus, prop, mat, and piece of equipment was wiped down and sterilized. Every piece of fabric was pulled down and washed, and all the flooring and soft mats were rug doctored.
We aren’t sure yet when it’ll be safe to resume studio use, but when it becomes time, we will be comforted knowing it’s ready!
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VIRTUAL CLASSES
In the meantime, please join us for online classes! We are excited to work with our students in fun and unique ways. We will be releasing at home videos in our Facebook member group (Down the Rabbit Hole | Cirque Wonderland) as well as offering live virtual classes through ZOOM. Ballet, Contortion, Flexibility, Handstands, “Fake Aerial,” Conditioning, Quarantine & Coffee, and more! We understand that some of our loyal and supportive clients have been financially impacted by this pandemic --- therefore, we are not charging for virtual classes!! If you are able to maintain your membership, we humbly ask that you do so. If you need to pause your membership or if you have a punch card and still want to contribute, a small donation would be greatly appreciated (see below). Classes begin Monday March 30th. The schedule is online in Zen Planner. (note you do not need to register through Zen Planner) |
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MEMBERSHIPS
Students who need to pause their monthly memberships may do so by emailing us at info@cirquewonderland.com . The length of your hold will be added to the end of your membership term. For example: if your six-month membership began January 1st and ends June 30th, but you pause your membership for April and May (two months), those two months will be added to the end of your term; your contract would then expire August 31st. We understand that times are challenging right now. As a service business, we depend exclusively on membership fees to operate. If you are in a position to do so, we humbly ask that you continue your membership without interruption. Online classes and virtual shows are great during this period of physical distancing, but we want to be here with you all in person again when this is all over! As a small, independently owned local business, we need the support of our community to do so. |
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US
Many of you have reached out to ask about donating to help support our staff during this time. It's unavoidable that we continue to have ongoing operating expenses, including rent and insurance. If you are able to do so, please consider donating – any amount helps, and you're not just keeping our business alive during this precarious time, you're contributing to the greater culture of Des Moines. We hope to continue adding to this awesome city for many years to come.
Many of you have reached out to ask about donating to help support our staff during this time. It's unavoidable that we continue to have ongoing operating expenses, including rent and insurance. If you are able to do so, please consider donating – any amount helps, and you're not just keeping our business alive during this precarious time, you're contributing to the greater culture of Des Moines. We hope to continue adding to this awesome city for many years to come.
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We look forward to seeing your faces, even if through screens, in the coming days and weeks as we connect online. We don’t know when the authorities will permit us to re-open the studio, but we will be here ready to fly with you when they do!!
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